What is BonusBerry?
BonusBerry is an adware application that targets Russian speaking users. It collects data on your web browsing habits in order to generate a flow of customized commercial advertisements. Technically, these BonusBerry ads should help you save money whenever you shop online, but the problem is that this adware application is more annoying than useful. If you care about your system and your data security, you will remove BonusBerry as soon as possible. While you are at it, make sure you check your computer for other potentially unwanted applications because adware programs seldom come alone.
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Where does BonusBerry come from?
Quite often adware applications have fake official websites that are nothing but empty shells, but in BonusBerry’s case that is not exactly true. It IS possible to download the program directly at bonusberry.ru.
On the other hand, the main website might not be the only distribution source. Our research suggests that if you have a Russian IP address, BonusBerry may come bundled with freeware that you download at third-party file sharing websites. It calls for caution whenever you install freeware apps because if you don’t read all the installation steps carefully, you might end up with the likes of BonusBerry on your computer.
What does BonusBerry do?
Unlike most of the adware application, BonusBerry does not have an entry on the list of installed programs. It only installs an extension on your default browser. What is more, the research shows that BonusBerry is compatible only with Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox web browsers.
When the extension is installed, BonusBerry starts collecting personal identification information from you “in a variety of forms in connection with the activities, services, features or resources we make on your site.” As mentioned above, BonusBerry targets Russian users, so it displays commercial ads at a number of Russian online shops that are similar to Amazon or eBay. This adware program usually displays coupon types of ads at the top corner of the website you are currently on.
It is quite obvious that BonusBerry ads are more annoying that dangerous, but you should not ignore this application and leave it be. For all you know, the program might as well be exploited by cyber criminals to distribute malware!
How do I remove BonusBerry?
You can easily terminate BonusBerry by deleting the plug-in from your browser. If you think that there might be more unwanted programs onboard (and there probably are), scan your computer with a licensed antispyware tool. Do not hesitate to invest in a computer security application if need be.
Also, if you have any specific questions about computer security and how to ensure it, please leave us a comment in the box below this description, and we will reply as soon as possible.
Manual BonusBerry Removal
Mozilla Firefox
- Press Alt+T and click Add-ons.
- Disable and remove BonusBerry from Extensions.
- Restart browser.
Google Chrome
- Press Alt+F and click Settings.
- Click Extensions on the left pane.
- Remove BonusBerry from the list.
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